Recreation Coordinator

City of Charleston

Charleston, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50,544–$54,697.50 Per Year
SKILLS
Budgeting, CPR Certification, Calendar Management, Community Programs, Driver's License, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Event Management, First Aid, Gymnastics, Microsoft Office, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Policy Implementation, Program Planning, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Recreation, Sports
LOCATION
Charleston, SC
POSTED
30 days ago

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary:

$50,544.00 - $54,697.50

Hourly:

$25.92 - $28.05

Department:

Culture & Recreation, Recreation Programs

Division:

Recreation Community Programs

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

This role will plan, promote, organize, and administer a specific component of a recreation program such as youth sports, adult sports, gymnastics, aquatics, therapeutics, etc.

Examples of Duties:

  • Coordinates operations, including: designing programs, planning, scheduling events, handling registration, hiring and scheduling staff members, budgeting, procuring necessary supplies and equipment and working with the appropriate Recreation Department employees to market the program to the public.
  • Selects and develops staff, contractors, and volunteers.
  • Prepares budget and directs expenditure of funds and keeping of department records.
  • Serves as technical adviser to managing authority. Adapts recreation programs to meet needs of the department and the community.
  • Introduces new program activities, equipment, and materials to staff.
  • Serves as a recreation ambassador to the community by interpreting the recreation program to the public and participating in community meetings and organizational planning.
  • Maintains cooperative planning and working relationships with allied public and voluntary agencies.
  • Works in team with other recreation personnel to ensure that recreation is well balanced, coordinated, and integrated.
  • Works closely with community volunteers, contractors, and other City of Charleston departments.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Associate's Degree (AA/AS) and 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • CPR certification.
  • First Aid certification.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software.
  • Working knowledge of recreation registration software.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP).

Other Necessary Requirements:

  • May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
  • In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City's needs.

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]

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City of Charleston